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senate republican blocked chuck hagel to be secretary of defense. it's a move that plays politics with the pentagon, a move to stop debate and failed confirmation 58-40. it is the first time a defense secretary nominee has needed to clear 60 votes. the move is likely to further strain partisan tensions less than a month into president obama's second term. >> my expectation and hope is that chuck hagel, who richly deserves to get a vote on the floor of the senate will be confirmed as our defense secretary. it's just unfortunate that this kind of politics intrudes at a time when i'm still presiding over a war in afghanistan. >> there are still questions outstanding. i believe that senators have the right to have those questions answered. >> some senators say they want to examine information regarding u.s. consulate attack in benghazi. some say after next week's recess, though, hagel will be ultimately confirmed. >>> during a live streaming google hangout chat thursday president obama defended his administration's use of drones in the war on terror ins
senate republican blocked chuck hagel to be secretary of defense. it's a move that plays politics with the pentagon, a move to stop debate and failed confirmation 58-40. it is the first time a defense secretary nominee has needed to clear 60 votes. the move is likely to further strain partisan tensions less than a month into president obama's second term. >> my expectation and hope is that chuck hagel, who richly deserves to get a vote on the floor of the senate will be confirmed as our...
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. >>> chuck hagel is one step closer to becoming secretary of defense. an entire senate vote. hearings became heated after texas senator ted cruz suggested hagel received money from what he called, quote, extreme and radical groups. >> this senator feels like that senator cruz has gone over the line. he basically has impugned the patriotism of the nominee. >> senator hagel is an honorable man. he's served his country and no one on this committee at anytime should impugn his character or his integrity. >> meanwhile, treasury secretary nominee jack lew heads to capitol hill for his confirmation hearing. if confirmed he will succeed timothy geithner. he announced his resignation last month. >>> one moment from marco rubio's statement. rubio reached off camera for a small bottle of water. the awkward water break immediately drew thousands of reactions on twitter. it was a top twitter reaction. >>> conditions seem to be going from bad to worse aboard the abandoned cruise ship in the gulf of mexico. those on board describe the ship filled with sick passengers, scarce food and only a
. >>> chuck hagel is one step closer to becoming secretary of defense. an entire senate vote. hearings became heated after texas senator ted cruz suggested hagel received money from what he called, quote, extreme and radical groups. >> this senator feels like that senator cruz has gone over the line. he basically has impugned the patriotism of the nominee. >> senator hagel is an honorable man. he's served his country and no one on this committee at anytime should impugn his...
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chuck hagel is one step closer to becoming secretary of defense. the senator armed services committee approved his nomination along party lines 14-11. hearings became heated after texas senator ted cruz suggested hagel received money from what he called quote extreme and radical groups. >> this senator feels like that senator cruz has gone over the line. he basically has impugned the patriotism of the nominee. >> senator hagel is an honorable man. he's served his country and no one on this committee at anytime should impugn his character or his integrity. >> meanwhile, treasury secretary jack lew heads to capitol hill for his confirmation hearing. it's confirmed that he will succeed timothy geithner. >>> conditions seem to be going from bad to worse aboard the abandoned cruise ship. those on board said filled with sick passengers, scarce food and only a handful of toilets. the ship is being towed. >>> and a tiny affenpinscher beat out hundreds to win best in show at the westminster kennel club. banana joe, or joe, was best in show. >>> and a little
chuck hagel is one step closer to becoming secretary of defense. the senator armed services committee approved his nomination along party lines 14-11. hearings became heated after texas senator ted cruz suggested hagel received money from what he called quote extreme and radical groups. >> this senator feels like that senator cruz has gone over the line. he basically has impugned the patriotism of the nominee. >> senator hagel is an honorable man. he's served his country and no one...
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hagel for being the next secretary of defense. .. that letter of solidarity for israel. the same. the same thing as a clearing the rain and revolution guard a terrorist group. he was one of only four who did that. so i would only say, this is not a filibuster. everybody knows it's not a filibuster. i hope the media is listing that they are. this is the same thing required by the democrats and the cases john doe tim steve johnson, the case of rob portman. it is the prerogative of the senate. it's not a filibuster. they nearly won a 60-vote margin. i commented earlier that we had a republican in the white house in a majority in the senate. i was here and never objected to that. then of course you had kathleen sebelius right now, cabinet position. secretary of commerce john brace and objected to him. so the only issue here is the 60-vote margin. it's not a filibuster on the last thing i say is i will read again to their last speaker and are very good friend is the chairman of the committee when he said the other day and i wholeheartedly
hagel for being the next secretary of defense. .. that letter of solidarity for israel. the same. the same thing as a clearing the rain and revolution guard a terrorist group. he was one of only four who did that. so i would only say, this is not a filibuster. everybody knows it's not a filibuster. i hope the media is listing that they are. this is the same thing required by the democrats and the cases john doe tim steve johnson, the case of rob portman. it is the prerogative of the senate....
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the fact that chuck hagel, there is debate about whether or not he should be confirmed. often times presidents will call for a fair up or down vote on the nominees. since he struck the theme later on with gun control, that deserves an up or down vote. it may have been he wanted to avoid it. there was nothing controversial, nothing new. so i think he was trying to play it safe. it was a pragmatic speech. >> you mentioned gun control. let's look at the moment of the night when he talked about gun control. >> gabrielle giffords deserves a vote. the families of newtown deserve a vote. >> do you think that will help? >> he was not saying you have to approve this or you have to vote yes. he was saying let's have a vote. go on the record. say, no, i'm not in favor of this. basically saying the american people deserve a vote on this. you need to go on the record where you stand on this bill. >> what would you grade him as a professor? >> maybe a b minus. it was above average. earlier first term addresses. it was interesting that it was charles darwin's birthday yesterday. he did
the fact that chuck hagel, there is debate about whether or not he should be confirmed. often times presidents will call for a fair up or down vote on the nominees. since he struck the theme later on with gun control, that deserves an up or down vote. it may have been he wanted to avoid it. there was nothing controversial, nothing new. so i think he was trying to play it safe. it was a pragmatic speech. >> you mentioned gun control. let's look at the moment of the night when he talked...
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chuck hagel is one step closer to being confirmed by the senate. the committee voted to pass his nomination on to the full senate. his nomination has been contentious because of his stance on the war on iraq and iran. the end is in sight for passengers stranded on a cruise ship in the gulf of mexico. it should be in port no later than thursday. the ship has been stranded since a fire in the engine room. have been sweltering conditions and poor food and only five working toilets. >> when it comes to picking up flowers, who offers the best bouquets? prices range from $17 tomorrow than $100. people have different opinions. different people take different favorites and a side-by-side comparison. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. how far in advance do you prepare for valentine's day, either ordering flowers or buying gifts? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. netflix is placing its bets on kids who streamed video. jane king has the bloomberg business repor
chuck hagel is one step closer to being confirmed by the senate. the committee voted to pass his nomination on to the full senate. his nomination has been contentious because of his stance on the war on iraq and iran. the end is in sight for passengers stranded on a cruise ship in the gulf of mexico. it should be in port no later than thursday. the ship has been stranded since a fire in the engine room. have been sweltering conditions and poor food and only five working toilets. >> when...
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chuck hagel will be back on capitol hill again today. he was questioned about his opposition views on the iraq war. he is expected to win confirmation and become the first enlisted men to serve as defense secretary. >> the super bowl is big business but not all those businesses are legitimate. more than $30 million worth of fake nfl merchandise has been seized. to national shipments of counterfeit merchandise were targeted. fake jerseys and baseball caps were confiscated. they have shut down 313 websites and have made 23 arrests. the labor department will release the january jobs report. hallie jackson gives us a preview. >> economists are predicting we will see basically what we have been seeing. the unemployment rate around 720% for the third year in a row -- 7.8%. >> we will see positive economic growth and job creation this year. >> the economy shrank by a tenths of a percentage point. >> president obama spent an entire election promising americans ever return to robust economic growth was right around the corner. >> there was a four
chuck hagel will be back on capitol hill again today. he was questioned about his opposition views on the iraq war. he is expected to win confirmation and become the first enlisted men to serve as defense secretary. >> the super bowl is big business but not all those businesses are legitimate. more than $30 million worth of fake nfl merchandise has been seized. to national shipments of counterfeit merchandise were targeted. fake jerseys and baseball caps were confiscated. they have shut...
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president obama is and thi stan chuck hagel. as the former senate nominees put up the road block not only to kill the nomination, but also delay it. the yays are 58, nays are 40. one senator announced present. >> reporter: with that senate vote, chuck hagel came short of a 60-vote, and stalling his confirmation vote by two weeks. president obama was emphatic in his defense of the em battled nominee. >> chuck hagel who richly it was to get a vote on the floor of the senate will be confirmed as our defense secretary. it's unfortunate that this kind of politics intrudes at a time when i'm still presiding over a war in afghanistan. >> reporter: some republicans want more time because they say hagel hasn't provided enough information on speeches he gave in the last five years. others want more information from the president about benghazi. ultimately, hagel's issues with the former gop colleagues are personal. >> there's a lot of ill-will towards senator hagel because when he was a republican he attacked president bush mercilessly an
president obama is and thi stan chuck hagel. as the former senate nominees put up the road block not only to kill the nomination, but also delay it. the yays are 58, nays are 40. one senator announced present. >> reporter: with that senate vote, chuck hagel came short of a 60-vote, and stalling his confirmation vote by two weeks. president obama was emphatic in his defense of the em battled nominee. >> chuck hagel who richly it was to get a vote on the floor of the senate will be...
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. >>> put to a vote some time last week after hagel was met with sharp questions on either side of the aisle. capitol hill correspondent kelly o'donnell has more on that. kelly, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, matt. the white house is not sounding any alarm bells. officials do say this was not a perfect performance from chuck hagel who, as you point out, is a republican who spent 12 years here in the senate representing nebraska. that should have made him very familiar with hearing that can get contentious, but it didn't turn out that way. respected for his decorated combat service in vietnam, but repeatedly pressed about his views on today's hot spots, even democrats took issue when chuck hagel referred to iran as a legitimate government. >> i do not see iran or the iranian government as a legitimate government. i want your thoughts on that. >> what i meant to say is it's recognizable, is recognized at the united nations. >> reporter: both parties wanted reassurance on israel. >> i'm a strong supporter of israel. i have been. i will continue to be. >> reporter: while hagel ha
. >>> put to a vote some time last week after hagel was met with sharp questions on either side of the aisle. capitol hill correspondent kelly o'donnell has more on that. kelly, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, matt. the white house is not sounding any alarm bells. officials do say this was not a perfect performance from chuck hagel who, as you point out, is a republican who spent 12 years here in the senate representing nebraska. that should have made him very familiar...
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and a number of republicans have come out saying they will not vote for hagel. but democrats are expected to support him as the president's choice. so the white house says they do not think his confirmation, despite that performance, is in trouble. matt? >> all right. kelly o'donnell at the capitol hill this morning, as always, thanks very much. >> we want to go get more on the super bowl, the game is actually taking a back seat to beyonce at the moment. jenna wolffe at the superdome in new orleans with that part of the story. good morning. >> good morning both of you. and the super bowl, super bowl xlvii two days away, football the topic de jour but beyonce and the halftime show are a close second. clearly beyonce would be the one person to find the most creative way possible to defend her recent lip syncing scandal. >> would you mind standing? >> reporter: oh, say can she sing it? ♪ o say can you see by the dawn's early light ♪ >> reporter: beyonce scored a star-spangled touchdown thursday. ♪ and the rockets red glare >> reporter: live. ♪ o say does th
and a number of republicans have come out saying they will not vote for hagel. but democrats are expected to support him as the president's choice. so the white house says they do not think his confirmation, despite that performance, is in trouble. matt? >> all right. kelly o'donnell at the capitol hill this morning, as always, thanks very much. >> we want to go get more on the super bowl, the game is actually taking a back seat to beyonce at the moment. jenna wolffe at the...
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chuck hagel should get committee approval later today, meaning he could get confirmed by thursday. >> chuck todd at the white house. thank you. >>> valerie jarrett is senior advisor to president obama. ms. jarrett, good morning to you. >> good morning, savannah. how are you? >> very well, thank you. i do want to talk about the state of the union. let's start with north korea. the u.n. is convening an emergency meeting at the security council. the basic question is what options are left against a country that may be among the most sanctioned condition tris in the world and yet continues to defy? >> well, as we said earlier, it was a highly provocative act. it violates numerous u.n. security council resolutions. it is a threat to the region. it is a threat to the united states. it is destabilizing and it's not actually in the best interests of north korea. it doesn't strengthen north korea, it actually makes it more vulnerable. it isolates it and it increases the impoverishment of the country. we expect the international community will have a very firm response. let's not get ahead of t
chuck hagel should get committee approval later today, meaning he could get confirmed by thursday. >> chuck todd at the white house. thank you. >>> valerie jarrett is senior advisor to president obama. ms. jarrett, good morning to you. >> good morning, savannah. how are you? >> very well, thank you. i do want to talk about the state of the union. let's start with north korea. the u.n. is convening an emergency meeting at the security council. the basic question is...
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chuck hagel should get committee approval today, which means he could be confirmed by thursday. >> valerie jarrett is senior adviser to president obama. good morning to you. >> good morning, savannah. how are you? >> very well, thank you. i do want to talk about the state of the union. let's start with north korea, which conducted its third and most powerful nuclear test overnight. convening an emergency meeting of the security council, the u.n. is, but what is left in the sanctions of one of the countries that is the most sanctioned and still defies? >> it violates multiple u.n. security resolutions. it is threatening to the united states, it is destabilizing and not necessarily in the best interest of north korea. it doesn't strengthen north korea. it makes it more vulnerable, isolates it and increases the impoverishment of the country. let's not get ahead that have meeting and see what happens. >> the president addressing the nation tonight, i want to start by reading you a quote from the president. now is the time to jump-start job creation, restart lending and invest in areas like ene
chuck hagel should get committee approval today, which means he could be confirmed by thursday. >> valerie jarrett is senior adviser to president obama. good morning to you. >> good morning, savannah. how are you? >> very well, thank you. i do want to talk about the state of the union. let's start with north korea, which conducted its third and most powerful nuclear test overnight. convening an emergency meeting of the security council, the u.n. is, but what is left in the...